hitting a nerve
So it's coming to my attention that I'm really bad at blogging...or I should say, I'm bad at keeping up with blogging. Maybe it's because I feel like I have nothing "of note" to say. Sure, I've got a lot going on, but I think, "Do people really want to read this?" And then I think how much I love reading other people's blogs...and I get over myself. :)
I got together with a good friend last night at this cozy cafe in Lancaster city. Our time together was so encouraging and refreshing, and I was able to freely share my heart with her. Which got me thinking about how much "easier" life would be if we were all more open with each other about our struggles and sins. There's so much FREEDOM in being able to openly repent and believe and share with other followers of Jesus - it's like suddenly the power of satan and your flesh is greatly diminished...and the power of the Cross is amplified. Wow. Why are we so afraid to talk about our struggles? Why are we so afraid to share what sins weigh us down, show up on a consistent basis in our lives? The more we keep "secret" the more we are suffocated into believing that 1) we're the only ones struggling and 2) that Jesus isn't enough and isn't really who he says he is. What lies we believe! So all this rambling to say that I was so encouraged last night - and it's such a BLESSING to be freed by the Spirit to confess to other followers of Jesus. Repentence and Faith.
On another note - I have insanely talented friends! And not just a couple - loads of them! I saw my dear friend Joanna in Jean-Paul Sarte's "No Exit" this past weekend. Brilliant. And Everett directed it. Fabulous. Loved it. I was so proud. That happens every time I get to see/hear/taste/touch/smell something that a friend has created. I love it. It's like you get to experience a different part of God through the gifts he's given your friends. So cool.
And lastly, does anyone have any good advice on "treating" a sciatic nerve issue? It's plaguing me once again. Has been for about a month. Yeesh.
6 Comments:
I am definitely out here listening and reading your blog... :) Glad to see you are back and writing!
Rebs,
I just bookmarked your site....now I can keep up with you day to day...not just every other week! I've been thinking the exact same things as you, in regards to our vulnerability before others. Are we lazy? proud? faithless? unbelieving? Yes to all the above. I was thinking last night as Maggie (8 yrs.) was going to sleep, that parents often struggle over parenting because we do not believe the covenant promises He has made to our children and our children's children. We scratch and scrape, clinging to this parenting method and that, but we forget that Jesus has made these wonderful, life-giving promises to His children and HE DOESN'T LIE. So we're the losers, and sin in the process because of our unbelief.
Nuf said. Thanks for being Eliza's friend, too.
Becky Becker
Here here!
Can't wait to hear what your next blog will be about - wink wink
You guys rock :)
Beck - thanks for such a great, thought-out comment! Good stuff. Maybe we should talk about it at Home Group on Sunday :) hehe
Anna - I can't wait to live in the same city!
"Anonymous" - I think I know who you are - and you know exactly what I'm going to post...tonight :) haha
I am here through your comment to Anna. For the sciatic nerve problem, when you lie down in bed, always put a pillow under your knees, whether you are on your back or your side. Do exercises to strengthen your back and your stomach muscles, and the nerve problem wil lessen. Good luck.
hi!!! me and levi saw the play too!! on saturday night (i believe it was the 19th). so sorry we missed you when you were in town! wasn't the play intense and great! such talent. love ya! ttyl
Post a Comment
<< Home